A client once came to me with a family history they had written themselves, filled with personal anecdotes and cherished memories. They were proud of their work but felt something wasn’t quite right. They had already gone over it multiple times, but certain parts just didn’t flow, and they weren’t sure how to tie it all together.
After carefully proofreading and editing the manuscript, I discovered that many of their sentences, while heartfelt, were a bit too long, and some of the details needed more clarity to truly bring the family story to life. I reorganised the narrative to give it a smoother flow, cleaned up some of the repetitive language, and made sure the essence of their family’s legacy remained intact.
When they saw the finished result, they were amazed—not only because their story sounded more polished, but because it felt more theirs than ever before. The final product was a beautiful, cohesive family history that they could now proudly share with loved ones.
That’s the power of working with Your Personal Writer. I don’t just correct mistakes—I help you tell your story the way it deserves to be told. 

Proofreading vs Editing

The terms proofreading and editing are often used interchangeably, but they refer to two distinct stages in the writing process:

1. Editing is a more comprehensive process that involves reviewing the content for overall structure, clarity, flow, tone, and consistency. During editing, the goal is to improve the quality of the writing, which may include reorganizing sentences, adjusting the language, refining the message, and ensuring the overall narrative is coherent and engaging. Editors may also check for redundancies, awkward phrasing, and ensure the tone matches the intended audience.
2. Proofreading, on the other hand, is the final step in the writing process, focusing on catching small errors that may have been overlooked. This includes checking for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and typographical mistakes. Proofreading ensures that the text is polished and ready for publication or distribution, without distracting errors that could detract from the message.

​In short, editing improves the overall content, while proofreading ensures it's error-free and ready to go. Both are crucial, but editing comes first, followed by proofreading to perfect the final version.